This episode of The Breakdown is for the trumpet players. SFJAZZ Collective trumpeter Mike Rodriguez takes a range of musicians through his techniques for strengthening facility throughout the range of the instrument, specifically on the high notes. He focuses on embouchure, breath control, vario...

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Ravi Coltrane settles into his week as Resident Artistic Director beginning with two nights featuring his adventurous acoustic quartet known as Coltraxx, including pian...

Saxophonist, composer, and cosmic jazz visionary Knoel Scott sits down with SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard to explore the roots of Sun Ra’s musical mythology and the relationship between the Arkestra and the Black Panther Party. Scott reflects on his decades-long journey wit...

NEA Jazz Master and sax legend Charles Lloyd catches up with 2025 SFJAZZ Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Don Was backstage during the 42nd San Francisco Jazz Festival, right before Lloyd went onstage. Don shares when he first heard Lloyd, and the two reflect on Brian Wilson (who recently passe...